peer support

Prisoners on prisons: Experiences of peer-delivered suicide prevention work

[Incarceration (Journal) (2023)]

Article on the experiences of prison Listeners – including recommendations on improving the support provided to them.

Keywords: peer support, suicide prevention

Support for Veterans

[North West Probation (2024)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a 6 session group work programme for veterans on probation – focusing on issues such as substance misuse, trauma, reintegration, and employment skills.

Keywords: veterans, peer support

Health Trainer Service

[Ingeus (2022)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a programme of lived experience staff delivering Health Trainer services to people on probation, supporting vulnerable individuals into mainstream health provision.

Keywords: peer support, health

Early Days in Custody

[Parc prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a dedicated team, including staff and peers, aimed at improving the experience of new arrivals, with a focus on reducing stress and anxiety during early days in custody.

Keywords: reception, induction, peer support

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a 12-week programme, specifically designed for the Young Adult cohort, with social aspects, discussing topics like gang life, young fatherhood, forgiveness and conflict resolution, as well as educational aspects.

Keywords: young people, counselling, peer support

Motherhood Project

[Peterborough prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a project supporting mothers and grandmothers in the prison, helping them cope with being separated from their families, and maintaining and rebuilding their relationships.

Keywords: families, peer support

Veterans Programme

[Sudbury prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a programme helping to build the confidence and self-esteem of veterans, as well as helping to ensure they can access support that’s available to them.

Keywords: veterans, peer support

OMU Engagement Programme

[Thorn Cross prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a programme to make OMU “the hub of the prison,” with Peer Assistants giving advice and guidance, as well as taking applications and assisting staff at a weekly drop-in service.

Keywords: resettlement, employment, peer support

Peer support in prison

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence relating to the effectiveness of peer support for prisoners. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: peer support

Life in Prison: Peer Support

[HMI Prisons (2016)]

Part of a series focusing on daily life in prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs), summarising the research literature surrounding peer support in prisons. Includes several examples of good practice.

Keywords: peer support